Crochet Christmas Tree Décor Pattern

Celebrate the holiday season in style with this delightful Crochet Christmas Tree Décor Pattern. This charming pattern involves creating three beautifully crocheted ornaments that will add a personal touch to your festive decorations. With intricate designs and easy-to-follow instructions, you’ll find joy in both the crafting process and the final display on your tree. You may also find 10 Festive Free Christmas Crochet Patterns To Make Your Holidays Merry useful.

About This Crochet Project

This crochet project involves making three different ornaments, each with its unique design. These ornaments not only serve as decorations but also make wonderful handmade gifts for friends and family during the holidays. The patterns utilize a variety of crochet stitches, ensuring that you will enhance your crocheting skills as you create each piece.

Materials

this Pattern

Before you begin your crochet project, gather the following materials required for the three ornaments:

Yarn

• AUNT LYDIA’S® Classic Crochet Thread, Size 10: 1 ball in White for Ball Number 1.

Crochet Hooks

• Steel Crochet Hook: 1.5mm [US 7]

Notions

• Tapestry needle for weaving in ends
• 1/8” x 25” double-faced satin ribbon for Ball Number 1
• 2” long pearl teardrop corsage pin for each ornament
• 3” red satin ball for Ball Number 1
• 1/8” x 7” double-faced satin ribbon for Ball Number 2 and Ball Number 3

Crochet Abbreviations

Here are some common abbreviations used in the pattern:

• ch – chain
• dc – double crochet
• sc – single crochet
• dtr – double treble crochet
• hdc – half double crochet
• st – stitch
• picot – ch 3, slip stitch in top of last stitch made

Special Stitches / Notes

• Picot: To create a picot, chain 3 and slip stitch in the top of the last stitch made.
• Remember that the * symbol indicates that you should repeat whatever follows, and [ ] indicates work the directions in brackets the specified number of times.

Crochet Instructions

Ball Number 1 (Center of Photo)

Ball Cover

1. Ch 6; join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1

• Ch 5 (counts as dc, ch-2), [dc in ring, ch 2] 7 times; join with a slip stitch in 3rd ch of ch-5.

Round 2

• Slip stitch in next space, ch 5 (counts as dtr), 3 dtr in same space, ch 3, [4 dtr in next space, ch 3] 7 times; join with a slip stitch in top of ch-5.

Round 3

• Slip stitch in next dtr, [sc between 2nd and 3rd dtr, (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-3 space] 8 times; join in first sc.

Round 4

• Slip stitch in next 4 dc and into ch-2 space, ch 5 (counts as dtr), (dtr, [ch 3, 2 dtr] 3 times) all in same space, * (4 dc, ch 2, 4 dc) in next ch-2 space **, ([2 dtr, ch 3] 3 times, 2 dtr) all in next ch-2 space; repeat from * around, end at **; join in top of ch-5.

Round 5

• Ch 1, * sc between next 2 dtr, (3 dc, [picot, 3 dc] twice) all in next ch-3 space; repeat from * twice more; sc between next 2 dtr, sc between dtr and dc, (4 dc, picot, 4 dc) in next ch-2 space, sc between dc and dtr; repeat from * around; join in first sc. Fasten off.

Round 6

• Join thread in 3rd picot of Round 5; ch 1, sc in picot, * ch 3, sc in next picot, ch 5, sc in next picot, ch 3, pull up a loop in each of the next 3 picots, yo and draw through all 4 loops on hook, ch 3, sc in next picot, ch 5 **, sc in next picot; repeat from * around, end at **; join.

Round 7

• Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 3, sc in next sc, ch 5, hdc in next sc, ch 3, dc in next joined stitches, ch 3, hdc in next sc, ch 5 **, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **; join.

Round 8

• Ch 1, sc in first sc, * ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3, sc in next sc, [ch 3, sc] twice in ch-5 space, ch 3, sc in next hdc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3, sc in next dc, ch 3, sc in next space, ch 3, sc in next hdc, [ch 3, sc] twice in ch-5 space **, ch 3, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **; (ch 1, hdc) in first sc to join and form last loop.

Rounds 9-17

• Ch 1, sc in loop just formed, * ch 3, sc in next ch-3 loop; repeat from * around, ending with (ch 1, hdc) in first sc to join and form last loop.

Round 18

• Repeat Round 17 ending with ch 3; join in first sc.

Round 19

• • (Sc, picot, sc) in next ch-3 loop; repeat from * around; join in first sc. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

To Finish

1. Insert the satin ball into the crocheted piece, placing the center hole at the bottom of the crocheted piece on the center bottom of the ball.
2. Weave an 18” length of ribbon through Round 15, draw up the ribbon very tightly and knot, then tie in a bow on top of the knot. Trim ribbon ends.
3. Insert a teardrop pearl corsage pin through the ends of a 7” length of ribbon and into the center top of the ball to form a hanger loop.

Ball Number 2 (Top of Photo)

Ball Cover (First Half)

1. Ch 12; join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1

• Ch 1, 24 sc in ring; join with a slip stitch in first sc.

Round 2

• Ch 10 (counts as dtr, ch-5), skip next sc, [sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next sc, dtr in next sc, ch 5, skip next sc] 5 times, sc in next sc, ch 5, skip next sc; join with a slip stitch in 5th ch of ch-10.

Round 3

• Ch 1, sc in same stitch as joining, ch 8, [sc in next dtr, ch 8] 5 times; join in first sc.

Round 4

• Ch 1, sc in first sc, * sc in first ch of ch-8, ch 8, skip next 6 ch, sc in next ch **, sc in next sc; repeat from * around, end at **; join in first sc – 18 sc.

Round 5

• Ch 1, sc in first 2 sc, * sc in first ch of ch-8, ch 8, skip next 6 ch, sc in next ch **, sc in next 3 sc; repeat from * to last sc, end at **; sc in last sc; join – 30 sc.

Round 6

• Ch 1, sc in first 3 sc, * sc in first ch of ch-8, ch 8, skip next 6 ch, sc in next ch **, sc in next 5 sc; repeat from * to last 2 sc, end at **; sc in last 2 sc; join – 42 sc.

Round 7

• Slip stitch in next 3 sc, slip stitch in next 4 ch, ch 1, sc in same loop, ch 12, * sc in next loop, ch 12; repeat from * around; join in first sc.

Round 8

• Ch 1, sc in first sc, sc in each ch and sc around; join – 78 sc.

Round 9

• Ch 1, sc in each sc around; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Second Half:

• Work same as First Half, leaving a 48” thread tail at the end of Round 9 to sew halves together and to make hanger loop.

Finishing

1. Place crocheted halves over the satin ball, matching crocheted design pattern and matching stitches. Sew or slip stitch together with the length of thread that was left on Second Half.
2. With the remaining thread left after sewing, using a crochet hook, anchor the thread with a slip stitch at the center top of the ball; ch 40; join to first ch to form a loop being careful not to twist the chain. Fasten off.
3. Open the hanger loop at the base. Insert the teardrop pearl corsage pin into the satin ball at the center top to give a firm hold to the hanger loop. Weave in ends.

Ball Number 3 (Bottom of Photo)

Ball Cover (First Half)

1. Ch 12; join with a slip stitch to form a ring.

Round 1

• Ch 3 (counts as dc), 23 dc in ring; join with a slip stitch to the top of ch-3.

Round 2

• Ch 6 (counts as dc, ch 3), skip next dc, [dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next dc] 11 times; join in 3rd ch of ch-6.

Round 3

• Ch 3, 5 dc in next ch-3 space, [dc in next dc, 5 dc in next ch-3 space] 11 times; join.

Round 4

• Ch 3, 2 dc in same stitch as joining, ch 3, skip next 5 dc, [3 dc in next dc, ch 3, skip next 5 dc] 11 times; join.

Rounds 5 and 6

• Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, ch 3, [dc in next 3 dc, ch 3] 11 times; join.

Round 7

• Ch 3, dc in next 2 dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space, [dc in next 3 dc, 3 dc in next ch-3 space] 11 times; join. Fasten off. Weave in ends.

Second Half:

• Work same as First Half, leaving a 48” thread tail at the end of Round 7.

Finishing

1. Place crocheted halves over the satin ball, matching crocheted design pattern and matching stitches. Sew or slip stitch together with the length of thread that was left on second half.
2. Insert the teardrop pearl corsage pin through the ends of a 7” length of ribbon and into the center top of the ball to form a hanger loop.

Frequently Asked Questions

What materials do I need for the Christmas tree decor pattern?

For this project, you will need AUNT LYDIA’S Classic Crochet Thread in white, a 1.5mm steel crochet hook, various satin ribbons, and red satin balls.

Does this crochet project require assembly?

Yes, once you finish crocheting the individual ornaments, you will need to assemble each part, attaching the ribbons and satin balls as specified in the finishing instructions.

Is this project worked in rows or rounds?

This crochet project is designed using rounds, which contributes to the spherical shape of the ornaments.

How long will this project take to complete?

The time to complete each ornament varies depending on your crochet skill level, but they are manageable projects that can be finished in an afternoon or a few evenings.

Conclusion

By following the steps in this Crochet Christmas Tree Décor Pattern, you will create beautiful ornaments that bring warmth and joy to your holiday celebrations. Happy crocheting and enjoy decorating your tree! For more cheerful crochet ideas, explore other festive patterns like free crochet Christmas ornament patterns, and make this season even more special!